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September 28, 2009
Meeker Avenue Flea Market Sucked
I happened to be walking by that new flea market in Williamsburg called the Meeker Avenue Flea Market so I decided to check it out. What a joke. It was literally a bunch of tube socks and toothpaste and a someone selling some gross-looking health sandwiches. A total waste of time.
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Nice idea but a tough sell in this climate. I hate to see organized religion carry the day though--they get enough breaks as it is.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 14, 2009 10:37 AM in response to Another Snag for Marty's Amphitheatre
Eh, why not give the guy some credit. He's clearly trying to do something fun and interesting. And a 1br shared by a couple is pretty affordable at $825 per person.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 11, 2009 1:36 PM in response to Castle Braid: Mayer Schwartz's Art Utopia?
Keep going...
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at July 15, 2009 11:45 AM in response to More Price Cuts at The Satori
this is so useful--thanks!
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at May 22, 2009 9:24 AM in response to CB2 Land Use Committee Hearing Recap
Entitlement? To what? Newcomers get accused of being "entitled" if they want crime lowered, the streets beautified, etc. What's so bad about that? I would have thought everyone wanted those things. Obviously there are some culture clashes--like loud music on stoops at night where, at risk of oversimplifying things, the old and new may part ways, but, come on, new people are not moving in looking to push out or disrespect the people that are already there. it's paranoia.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at May 8, 2009 10:55 AM in response to Rosie Revisited
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about Marlow & Sons on April 6, 2009 2:27 PM
Can't say enough. Incredible food, fairly priced, great vibe. Run don't walk...
Bunch of haters...Give this guy a chance. I think he sounds very thoughtful.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at March 19, 2009 2:28 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Veterinarian for Fulton Street
mckenzie, this is one small piece of the park. sometimes it seems like some people just like to knock the park, like they want it to fail. i just don't get it. this will be great for brooklyn. we should all be hoping it succeeds.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at March 17, 2009 10:42 AM in response to Parts of Brooklyn Bridge Park To Be Completed This Year
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about Abigail Cafe & Wine Bar on March 12, 2009 8:20 PM
i had a good meal there but didn't get to try a lot of stuff
Loving it.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at March 2, 2009 2:18 PM in response to House of the Day: 691 St. Johns Place
That's right, stoep2, and perhaps Brownstoner should change the site's motto to "The Whole World Inside and Out"
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at February 17, 2009 10:09 AM in response to Crime Rose in Most Precincts in 2008
Maybe there are more big spenders in Dumbo than Fort Greene!
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at February 5, 2009 10:39 AM in response to The Times "Gets" The Flea
dead in the water
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at January 28, 2009 11:14 AM in response to Checking In On the Cherry Hill Tree Condos
Not really, dittoburg. The owner who did that stuff lost the building in foreclosure.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at January 21, 2009 11:01 AM in response to New Lease on Life for Finger Building
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about Locanda Vini e Olii on January 12, 2009 12:22 PM
One of my favorites. Still don't really get the green dip they start you off with, but otherwise I can't recommend it enough.
Looks like a good turnout. I couldn't make it this weekend but will definitely come by this Saturday.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at January 12, 2009 11:45 AM in response to Dumbo Flea: The Morning After
Yes, Brownstoner, this risks giving the impression that fires happen all the time in Brklyn Heights; I am offended that you would print this without comprehensive context of how many other fires happened around the borough in the past year. You are printing this to create fear and generate hits to your website!
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at January 5, 2009 9:17 AM in response to Fire Guts Newly-Renovated Townhouse at 67 Cranberry
I don't know, Sam. I bet if you asked the store and restaurant owners in Dumbo they'd tell you that more density is precisely what the neighborhood needs. You're going to see a lot of these places closing in the coming months.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at December 22, 2008 10:09 AM in response to CB2 Says Dock Street Design is "Too Tall"
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about Pedro's on December 19, 2008 1:15 PM
it's okay. food is not as good as you want it to be given how "authentic" the place feels, but satisfactory for its price. i usually get the pork with rice and beans. probably been 10 times and only had an upset stomach once.
$779K
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at December 9, 2008 1:49 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 457 Atlantic Avenue Duplex
Maybe that was a bold assumption, (and this will betray my position of privilege so bombs away) but I don't know anyone with kids in Brooklyn who doesn't have a car--and use it frequently. In my experience the people who are quick to tell you to just take the subway have not done it with a couple of small children in tow.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at December 4, 2008 11:16 AM in response to Adding Tolls to Brooklyn Bridges?
Spoken like a true childless person, Dave. And, Biff, none of the money will go to restoring the bridges.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at December 4, 2008 10:45 AM in response to Adding Tolls to Brooklyn Bridges?
For me, Ward's hurts the most. That decision was so political it was ridiculous.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at December 2, 2008 9:31 AM in response to The Dance of Preservation and Progress
really great news!
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at October 22, 2008 10:30 AM in response to Supermarket After All for 200 Schermerhorn
Given the size, I'm guessing there will be some kind of wholesale side to the business. Friggin' great for the neighborhood. And if any Brooklynites will be able to buy flowers during the recession/depression, it'll be Dumbo-ites.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at October 21, 2008 3:32 PM in response to Streetlevel: A Florist for Front Street
I get why people would buy at Northside Piers or the Edge, but Schaefer Landing just doesn't do it for me. I feel sorry for that older lady in the Times article though.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at October 13, 2008 9:36 AM in response to Stranded in South Williamsburg
I wish it had lined up with the other brick buildings and not the little frame house...
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at October 9, 2008 2:56 PM in response to Development Watch: Sterling Green Gets a Facade
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about Chez Oskar on October 9, 2008 12:37 PM
I had a good omelette for brunch there a couple of years ago. It was just right and fairly priced for what it was.
Good luck with that!
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at October 2, 2008 11:30 AM in response to Sales Begin at Sheepshead Bay's Bay Breeze
This is why Lefferts Place needs to be included in the Clinton Hill Historic District!
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at October 2, 2008 11:02 AM in response to Mini Flatiron Building Coming to Clinton Hill
This is nice to see.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at October 2, 2008 11:01 AM in response to Morris Manor Opens Today
Life isn't fair, tybur6, especially for the guys in the middle. Same deal when it comes to school scholarships.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 26, 2008 1:34 PM in response to PACC Spins Out Another Affordable Housing Project
That CG house is a joke. 2 million bucks for that place? Puh-leeeze.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 26, 2008 1:31 PM in response to Open House Picks
Nice looking place but the price seems awfully high to me for the building.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 25, 2008 12:52 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 86 Prospect Park West 3 BR
Where are the CORD people? Shouldn't they be making their case here in the comments?
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 25, 2008 12:43 PM in response to 360 Smith Hearing Leads to More Hearings
I have no idea if it's based on reality but the Edge developers have definitely done the better job of convincing the public that it has the superior product.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 25, 2008 12:42 PM in response to Sales Begin at Northside Piers
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about iCi on September 22, 2008 12:07 PM
I love iCi. Go to brunch frequently and dinner occasionally and have never had a bad meal. I particularly like the selection of organic wines. Delish!
This should be a great thing for Jay Street if the landlord isn't too greedy and can get his Walentas-like vision thing on.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 22, 2008 10:51 AM in response to More Retail on Horizon for Jay Street
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about Bubby's Brooklyn on September 17, 2008 12:05 PM
Brunch is fine if you need a place to go with kids but the food's nothing particularly memorable in my experience.
Did Trader Joe's have to get special landmark permission to put up that sign on the bank?
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 17, 2008 11:58 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up
You'd have to be insane to buy a house in East NewYork right now. A bank would also have to be insane to lend on a house there.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 17, 2008 9:38 AM in response to First Time Buyers Head Far Out in Brooklyn
Looks okay actually. A couple of those 2-bedrooms look like decent deals to me.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 11, 2008 3:00 PM in response to Sneak Peek at the Isabella Condos
How could that house only by 1,600 square feet? It has to be more. If I were looking, I'd be all over this.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 11, 2008 1:25 PM in response to House of the Day: 208 Washington Avenue
Livingston certainly worth the lien, at least, with all that FAR!
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at September 10, 2008 2:02 PM in response to Foreclosures of the Week
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about Dressler on August 27, 2008 1:22 PM
I had a really good meal there a year ago, but I can't remember what I ate! Left happy though.
Classon
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at August 12, 2008 1:31 PM in response to House of the Day: 100 Lefferts Place Revisited
This would be a big bummer, but then again where is DOT supposed to park all their vehicles?
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at August 12, 2008 9:53 AM in response to Turf War Brewing Over Purchase Building Plot
Atlantic Frantic wrote a review about Pequeña on August 8, 2008 12:22 PM
I've only eaten here a couple of times--and not for a while--but I remember it being quite good and quite reasonably priced. it's small, though, so sometimes hard to get a seat.
I'm a little biased, but I think Atlantic corridor and surrounding blocks are only going to keep getting better and better. It's already past the tipping point for destination boutique shopping.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at August 8, 2008 10:59 AM in response to Closing the Door on Ouvrez La Porte
I'm glad to see this. Price cuts are key, but I think people are also realizing that the park is really going to happen and be amazing.
Posted by: Atlantic Frantic at October 20, 2009 10:50 AM in response to Some Traction at One Brooklyn Bridge Park?